Sheffield Wednesday ready for stern tests

Sheffield Wednesday's tough-looking run of fixtures after the international break will be a "good indicator" of how their season will pan out.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Sep 2018, 15:03 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2018, 15:06 BST
Wednesday skipper Tom LeesWednesday skipper Tom Lees
Wednesday skipper Tom Lees

That's the opinion of Owls captain Tom Lees as the team continue to enjoy some well-earned time off.

Wednesday face promotion hopefuls Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion over the upcoming month. 

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But Lees says the Owls, who currently occupy 11th position, are in good shape following a three-match winning streak. Wednesday have made their best start to a campaign since chairman Dejphon Chansiri purchased the club, picking up 10 points from six league outings.

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Speaking before the unique '˜All Wednesday' film at the Showroom Cinema last night, Lees said: "We have never really started well and it was something we wanted to do. The fixtures have been a little bit favourable.

"We know in the coming month we have really stern fixtures which will be a good indicator for us."

The defender told a packed audience that league victories over Millwall, Ipswich Town and Reading has "done a lot for confidence".

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However, Lees accepts the Owls are going through a "bit of transition" but was keen to stress: "You haven't got any time to make excuses."

Lees, coach Lee Bullen and academy manager Steven Haslam attended the '˜All Wednesday' premiere, which rounded off their 150th anniversary celebrations.

BBC broadcaster Mark Clemmit hosted the sold out show, interviewing Lees and director Matt Exton on stage before the showing.

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The film, produced and directed by Wednesdayite Exton in partnership with the Owls, featured a range of interviews and stories from supporters of all ages about their affinity with the club.

Exton was given a standing ovation at the end.

It was a superb, poignant and, at times, moving piece of work which perfectly encapsulated the highs and lows of being a Wednesdayite. The one-off event was a fitting way to wrap up their 150th anniversary.

*The Owls have sold out their 2,003 ticket allocation for the trip to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday September 19.

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